http://provideocoalition.com/index.php en markspencer@mac.com Copyright 2010 2010-05-19T01:41:58+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/telestream_defies_the_economy_with_record_growth_and_major_new_products/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/telestream_defies_the_economy_with_record_growth_and_major_new_products/#When:01:41:58Z Las Vegas, the NAB Show™, April 11, 2010 Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, arrived at the NAB Show™ this week with three major new products and record-breaking revenue growth. Despite a volatile economy, Telestream cited Q1 2010 as the most successful quarter on record. Revenues for enterprise products were up 25% for the first quarter over the previous year, and desktop products finished with strong 45% growth. This follows more than a decade of strong, double-digit consecutive annual revenue growth. Today, more than 80% of the top broadcast station groups, media companies and Fortune 100 companies, along with millions of consumers rely on Telestream products. With the burst of new products being introduced at the NAB Show, Telestream’s customers and business will be further augmented. “Building on our strength of growth and products, we are continuing to offer innovative new solutions to better meet the needs of our customers and to help build the digital media world of the next decade,” said Dan Castles, CEO of Telestream. “We are launching major new products in our core file-based product areas, as well as a key new product for the live webcasting market. This follows two years of intense research and development, an acquisition to further expand our offerings, two global leadership awards in the video transcoder market in 2009, all topped by record first quarter sales and profitability.” Telestream’s new products address major challenges and opportunities in the video industry. As companies continue to … 2010-05-19T01:41:58+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/mdialog_introduces_ipad_in_stream_interactive_ad_overlays_for_live_and_vod/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/mdialog_introduces_ipad_in_stream_interactive_ad_overlays_for_live_and_vod/#When:17:30:00Z NAB, Las Vegas, NV, April 13, 2010—mDialog, a leading mobile video and in-stream ad management platform, today announced a breakthrough for iPad live and VOD adaptive streaming with mDialog interactive ad-overlays for the iPad.  Building on mDialog’s robust video streaming solution and ad management platform for the iPhone and iPad, mDialog is delivering content across Akamai’s HD Network, allowing for high performance and availability of mDialog powered video and ad content. mDialog’s new interactive overlay solution gives broadcasters an engaging option for monetizing content on the iPad.  With live and VOD streaming capabilities powered through Akamai, advertisers are now able, for the very first time, to deliver perfectly targeted overlaid advertising on live events and pre-recorded video streamed on the iPad.  Interactive overlays directly involve the user in determining what advertising content they experience, going as far as giving the viewer the opportunity, on the fly, to choose which ad they would prefer to view. mDialog’s interactive overlay technology combines impression-based, CPM-driven, in-stream video advertising with actionable, cost-per-click advertising, allowing users to experience the advertising they want, on their own terms.  mDialog provides live and VOD broadcasters with the only complete adaptive streaming delivery platform with seamless interactive ad-overlays and in-stream ad-insertion with geo-targeting, day-parting and frequency capping. Interactive video ad-overlays provide a perfect complement to the already extensive mDialog toolset, which includes to-the-second dynamic ad insertion services available through the mDialog Video Player SDK, as well as Safari HTML5 player. The mDialog SDK takes … 2010-04-13T17:30:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/next_generation_interactive_tv_enables_newly_developed_broadcasting_system/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/next_generation_interactive_tv_enables_newly_developed_broadcasting_system/#When:19:54:00Z Vienna, 12 April 2010 – bwin, the world’s leading publicly quoted online gaming provider, is staging the world debut of its broadcasting system Sheeva at the digital media industry’s leading trade fair, the NAB Show, from 12 to 15 April 2010 in Las Vegas. Sheeva fuses live video with social media platforms and instant messaging systems while simultaneously integrating real-time data from bwin’s extensive online gaming line-up. To give a practical example, a soccer game broadcast can be enhanced with inserts from bwin gaming line-up and a moderator-controlled Skype chat. Thomas Fürstner, Director of Research & Development at bwin, sums up the core of this development: “VJ and online-gaming culture have merged with Sheeva to form a new interactive TV experience.” According to current figures from the Nielsen market research company, 43% of all European TV viewers between 15 and 35 years of age simultaneously watch TV and surf the web on their PC or mobile terminal. This is an incentive for TV and content producers to do some rethinking, in order to bring new formats from a platform to every conceivable type of terminal. The bwin Research & Development Department has met this challenge by combining bwin’s wide-ranging online gaming line-up, maximum interactivity and the product experience by means of Sheeva, in order to satisfy the new consumer demands. Moderator controls studio technology Sheeva uses a graphical programming language and a framework of audio, video and web technologies. In addition, lighting and studio technology can … 2010-04-11T19:54:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/the_foundry_launch_nuke_3rd_party_plug_in_partner_programme_with_genarts/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/the_foundry_launch_nuke_3rd_party_plug_in_partner_programme_with_genarts/#When:15:43:00Z Leading visual effects software company, The Foundry, today announced the release of Nuke 6.0v4, NukeX 6.0v4 and the launch of its Nuke plug-in installer. The Nuke plug-in installer application allows users to easily download trial versions of The Foundry’s Nuke plug-ins as well as those of selected 3rd parties. As part of the strategic alliance agreement between The Foundry and GenArts, signed in February this year, GenArts are the flagship partner and the first to offer their Sapphire plug-ins alongside those of The Foundry. Nuke 6.0v4, NukeX 6.0v4 and all subsequent releases will offer a fully functioning six-week trial version of GenArts Sapphire™ at installation.  This is double the trial period normally offered providing Nuke artists with a great opportunity to put Sapphire on Nuke through its paces – potentially on a live commercial project. “Our new third party program marks the first time that The Foundry has featured a partner’s plug-ins for Nuke and reinforces our commitment to plug-ins. We believe plug-ins can add a whole new dimension to Nuke making it more attractive to a variety of artists.” said Bill Collis, CEO, The Foundry. “Our customers have consistently said that they view their host platform and plug-ins as a single, intertwined solution,” said Katherine Hays, CEO, GenArts. “We’re thrilled that Nuke users have such a seamless way to install a fully-functional Sapphire trial and explore its amazing benefits for a full six weeks. Our strategic alliance with The Foundry, and particularly this … 2010-04-09T15:43:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/alioscopy_announces_new_camera_rig_for_maxon_cinema_4d_for_creating_auto_st/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/alioscopy_announces_new_camera_rig_for_maxon_cinema_4d_for_creating_auto_st/#When:15:17:00Z Las Vegas, NV—NAB 2010—April 8, 2010—Alioscopy® USA, a 3D visualization technology provider, today announced the release of a plug-in that facilitates creating Alioscopy-ready 3D content within MAXON CINEMA 4D, the highly acclaimed professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering software. The two companies will showcase the CINEMA 4D and Alioscopy workflow for creating amazing auto-stereoscopic 3D ‘pop-out’ content at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 12th -15th (LVCC, South Hall, in the MAXON Booth # SL 5624). The Alioscopy camera rig plug-in for CINEMA 4D offers an intuitive way for 3D artists to create immersive Alioscopy-ready 3D content, and add a marketable new skill set to their professional résumé as the demand for auto-stereoscopic, multi-view content increases. The plug-in is available now as a free download from the Alioscopy web site. It is also available from Cineversity, MAXON USA’s CINEMA 4D training and education resource and includes a brief tutorial. The spectacular growth of stereoscopic 3D motion pictures and home entertainment over the past three years has fueled the demand for immersive 3D experiences and presentations. Alioscopy has won multiple industry awards for its cutting-edge auto-stereoscopic hardware / software technology. In the past two years, Alioscopy has attracted and signed major industry business deals for its innovative business-to-business (B2B) approach to creating presentations and promotional materials for the digital signage, advertising, visualization, and trade show & event markets—where 3D glasses are not always practical. “MAXON is continually seeking ways to offer value for its customers who … 2010-04-08T15:17:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/the_moving_pictures_collective_announces_the_vitti_fund/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/the_moving_pictures_collective_announces_the_vitti_fund/#When:02:05:00Z The Vitti Fund A tax-deductible contribution to The Vitti Fund is a contribution to the art and craft of digital filmmaking “In 1996, with freshly wetted filmmaking feet, I pursued editing as a method to become a better shooter, but I was sidetracked with the enjoyment of assembling the story, telling it with others, adding audio and motion graphics and experiencing the richness of the delivery…” - Michael Vitti, February 28, 2009 An Educational Grant devoted to advancing the craft and careers of digital filmmakers in memory of Michael Vitti; community leader, educator, friend. Purpose The Vitti Fund is an educational tax-deductible grant program. We support digital filmmakers who advance their career through continuing education. We provide monetary grants for certification programs, seminars, workshops, distance learning, 2-year and 4-year programs. Eligibility The Vitti Fund targets filmmakers who reside in the Greater New York Tri-State area. This includes: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Grant sizes vary based on a variety of criteria, including the amount of grant money available for distribution at any given time. Apply for a Grant At this time The Vitti Fund is raising funds to establish The Fund. Please sign up for our mailing list to be informed of all Vitti Fund activities, including the initial application period for grants. About Michael Vitti Michael Vitti (1963 - 2009) was the founder of The Moving Pictures Collective of NYC. Schooled as a Marine Biologist, Michael switched careers to become a … 2010-04-08T02:05:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/revision_effects_announces_upcoming_support_for_adobe_after_effects_cs5_and/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/revision_effects_announces_upcoming_support_for_adobe_after_effects_cs5_and/#When:22:36:00Z RE:Vision Effects, acclaimed effects plug-in industry leader and makers of Academy Award winning software, announces that it will demo its next generation of plug-ins for Adobe® After Effects® at NAB 2010, in booth SL4130. The new versions will contain 64-bit support for the soon-to-be-released Adobe After Effects CS5. The products will also have major optimizations for After Effects 7.0 and later, and other supported After Effects-compatible host applications, so users who will not be using Adobe After Effects CS5 will have a good reason to upgrade. Customers who purchase an After Effects-compatible product today will received the new upgraded version for free when it is released. This offer will be good from today until the new versions are released. Upgrade pricing will be announced when the products are released. Features of the upcoming new versions: Major optimizations have been performed across the entire After Effects-compatible product line. 64-bit support for Adobe After Effects CS5 RE:Vision Effects After Effects-compatible product line includes: DE:Noise - Reduces noise using smart spatial and time-based (optical flow) methods. Effections - Our specially-priced bundled collections. FieldsKit - Provides smarter deinterlacing and more workflow options for interlacing and pulldown. PV Feather - Provides per-vertex feather control for After Effects. RE:Fill - Replaces or fills in missing or “bad” pixels. RE:Flex - Creates visually stunning morphs and warps with an easy-to-use interface. RE:Map - Provides professional quality mapping and distortion tools. ReelSmart Motion Blur - Automatically tracks every … 2010-04-07T22:36:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/nab_show_presents_all_star_chief_technologist_super_session_on_future_of_st/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/nab_show_presents_all_star_chief_technologist_super_session_on_future_of_st/#When:17:27:00Z WASHINGTON—The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will present a Super Session titled “All-Star Session: Next Generation Storytelling” featuring cutting-edge demonstrations and a special 3D screening. The session takes place Tuesday, April 13 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The “All-Star Session” is hosted by Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) of the Personal Systems Group at HP. Featured panelists are Ed Leonard, CTO of DreamWorks Animation; Kevin Lynch, CTO of Adobe; and Scott Dadich, Conde Nast creative director for WIRED. These leading chief technologists and digital creatives in the entertainment, application and publishing industries will discuss the future of content creation, delivery and consumption as technology advancements rapidly change the possibilities for delivering news, information and entertainment. Ed Leonard of DreamWorks will discuss the future of 3D movies, highlighting the session with a special advanced screening. Adobe’s Kevin Lynch will offer details of the future of storytelling across a wide range of tools and devices. Scott Dadich will unveil a breakthrough example of the traditional magazine transformed for a new, all-digital and converged experience. “Fueled by a technology and content revolution, storytelling is undergoing a complete transformation,” McKinney said. “We’ll explore what the next generation of content creation, delivery and consumption will look like across many forms of media and devices.” “We look forward to hearing from leaders in the craft of digital storytelling and experiencing some of today’s most cutting-edge content during … 2010-04-07T17:27:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/tools_on_air_introduces_a_tv_station_on_a_mac/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/tools_on_air_introduces_a_tv_station_on_a_mac/#When:23:34:00Z just: is the first Quicktime-based solution designed for the fast-paced needs of broadcast video professionals.  just: is an integrated suite of technologies designed to create a complete high-performance TV production facility using the proven, robust Apple platform and standard, low-cost, off-the-shelf hardware components. just: gives you a multi-camera ingest solution with edit-while-recording capability. Edit and cue video while still recording. just: delivers full integration of video, audio and graphics, with powerful automation, asset management, and true multi-file format capability - all based on an intuitive timeline-based interface.   Acquire   just:in is a QuickTime-based ingest solution that enables capture of multiple simultaneous video streams in MXF format. Using affordable, off-the-shelf hardware from Matrox, AJA, Blackmagic and others, up to eight channels of HD video can be simultaneously recorded to a single Mac Pro, and immedately available for editing even while still recording. just:in offers high resolution crash recording, batch digitizing, VTR control and scheduled automated recording, and is fully compatible with Final Cut Server, Apple’s media asset management system. Manage   Live Cut is a powerful workflow tool designed to get the most out of today’s multi-camera production environment. Live Cut brings together ingest, metadata, live logging, media management and Final Cut Pro integration, centralizing all your resources into a single, easy-to-use interface for fast and efficient post production. just: Broadcast Suite seamlessly integrates with Final Cut Server, allowing you to easily organize your content, even interfacing with … 2010-04-06T23:34:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/smartjog_releases_new_cloud_storage_features_to_manage_community_based_work/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabpressreleases/smartjog_releases_new_cloud_storage_features_to_manage_community_based_work/#When:17:08:00Z SmartJog, the global leader in managed digital delivery, announced today that it will be showcasing its re-designed cloud storage solutions at NAB (Booth: SU6509). The new features are aimed at creating community-based workflows with easy-to-use access tools. NAB 2010, NAB 2010 Press Release 2010-04-03T17:08:00+00:00